Indiana became the 19th state to join the union on Dec. 11th, 1816. Today, the Statehouse will host Indiana Statehood Day to celebrate our 201st birthday which will include interactive activities throughout the statehouse. Simultaneous programs will take place at the State Museum.

Today and Saturday bring the family to Plainfield to create a new family holiday tradition, while supporting the mission of Strides for Success. Meet the ponies in the heated, decorated barn…take pictures with Santa…crafts and more. $25 at the door, per family.

All proceeds from the bazaar will go to support PMHS Winter Marching Programs – Winterguard and Winter Drumline. 35 vendors, silent auction, baked goods and more. Enter through Door 7 on the north side. FREE admission.

Young and old alike, LOVE “Jolly Days Winter Wonderland” because you can ice skate in your socks, visit with Santa, see Jingles the Holly Bear, have a snowball fight, and take your turn on the two story Yule Slide! Goes through Jan 7th.

You’ll find lots of unique holiday gifts under one roof and support local artists! Give a handmade gift this year! Over 30 vendors. Once again, they’ll be collecting men’s gloves, hats and socks for The PourHouse, a street outreach for the homeless.

The ISO, with Jack Everly and Sandi Patty are back for what has become a family holiday tradition. Some of Broadway’s best singers and dancers, from all over thecountry are here once again. Through December 23rd.

New this year is “Enchanted Santa’s Village” under the Bicentennial Pavilion. Beautiful lights fill his village where you can decorate cookies in Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen…visit with Santa in his study and see his reindeer in the barn. Click HERE to see special daily activities between 5-9pm.

A 90 minute walking tour that takes you back in time to 1836 Prairietown, where it’s the night before Christmas! Family friendly and several dates to choose. Dec. 15-16, 22-23. Tours every 12 minutes. $12-$16.

Along the course…candy, cookies and Christmas music! Plus, registration includes Santa Hat and bear, Santa shirt, and candy cane socks! The finisher medals are very cool! Kids can race too. $40-$70. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Santa Hustle for Toys for Tots.

We saw it for the first time on television 50 years ago, and now the classic animated special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation featuring all of your favorite characters and Vince Guaraldi score. Two shows at 1 and 4pm.